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Formula One could be on the verge of implementing a brand new qualifying format for the start of the coming season after talks between teams and bosses at a meeting in Geneva.The plans still need to be formally agreed and ratified by the FIA"s World Motor Sport Council, but if approved the sport could adopt an elimination-style setup in time for the first grand prix of 2016 in Melbourne next month.Although still divided into three sessions, the slowest cars would instead be knocked out one after another in Q1 and Q2 at 90 second intervals, with a set number of drivers progressing in each case.The final session would see eight drivers whittled down in the same manner until just one remained, claiming pole with the fastest time as has always been the case.It is hoped that the new format will make qualifying more unpredictable, leading to shuffled grids and more exciting races.The proposals explained:Q1Session lasts 16 minutes, with the slowest driver eliminated after just 7 minutesThe slowest remaining drivers are eliminated one by one every 90 seconds until the chequered flag7 drivers are knocked out, with 15 progressing to Q2Q2Session lasts 15 minutes, with the slowest driver eliminated 6 minutes inSlowest remaining drivers knocked out one by one every 90 seconds until the chequered flagAnother 7 drivers are eliminated, with 8 progressing to Q3Q3Final session lasts 14 minutes, with the slowest driver knocked out after 5 minutesAgain, the slowest cars are eliminated every 90 seconds until the session endsThe final 90 seconds will see the two fastest drivers battle for pole
Date written: 24 Feb 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2279
Formula One could be on the verge of implementing a brand new qualifying format for the start of the coming season after talks between teams and bosses at a meeting in Geneva.The plans still need to be formally agreed and ratified by the FIA"s World Motor Sport Council, but if approved the sport could adopt an elimination-style setup in time for the first grand prix of 2016 in Melbourne next month.Although still divided into three sessions, the slowest cars would instead be knocked out one after another in Q1 and Q2 at 90 second intervals, with a set number of drivers progressing in each case.The final session would see eight drivers whittled down in the same manner until just one remained, claiming pole with the fastest time as has always been the case.It is hoped that the new format will make qualifying more unpredictable, leading to shuffled grids and more exciting races.The proposals explained:Q1Session lasts 16 minutes, with the slowest driver eliminated after just 7 minutesThe slowest remaining drivers are eliminated one by one every 90 seconds until the chequered flag7 drivers are knocked out, with 15 progressing to Q2Q2Session lasts 15 minutes, with the slowest driver eliminated 6 minutes inSlowest remaining drivers knocked out one by one every 90 seconds until the chequered flagAnother 7 drivers are eliminated, with 8 progressing to Q3Q3Final session lasts 14 minutes, with the slowest driver knocked out after 5 minutesAgain, the slowest cars are eliminated every 90 seconds until the session endsThe final 90 seconds will see the two fastest drivers battle for pole
Date written: 24 Feb 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2279